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Diabetes and pregnancy
Pre-Existing Diabetes (T1DM & T2DM) Gestational Diabetes For online gestational diabetes education, click here: https://iwkhealth.ca/pregnancy/nutrition-and-gestational-diabetes/gesta…
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Maritime Medical Genetics Service
Our team of Medical Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Nurses, Dietitian, and Administrative staff provides genetic services to people in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. How we help Your...
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Community Health Teams
Community Health Teams Community Health Teams (CHTs) are a service of IWK Health and Nova Scotia Health. We offer free navigation services and group wellness programming. Our team of healthcare...
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Procurement
IWK Health is a registered agency of the Nova Scotia Public Sector. As such, it must comply with the Nova Scotia Public Procurement Act (the “Act”), and all other related regional, national, and international trade agreements and other applicable legislation. The Act provides a framework for all public sector entities...
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Comfort Promise
We know from research and experience that one of the biggest fears for patients and families when coming to the hospital is getting needles—whether for blood draws, IV starts, or immunizations. To help make getting needles easier and less painful, we’ve adopted an evidence-based pain management program called The Comfort
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School Health Partnership
About School Health Partnership (SHP) The School Health Partnership (SHP) program helps to ensure every student with healthcare needs has equal access to a high-quality education. This program supports the...
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COVID-19 Updates
Your safety is our biggest priority - At IWK Health because of the patients and families we serve, we continue to require enhanced measures even as the provincial COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are eased. These ongoing measures remain in place to ensure safety for all as we continue to navigate reopening...
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Forms & Requisitions
Nominate a Condition Maritime Newborn Screening is constantly evaluating new evidence to ensure that our screening panel is up to date. Individuals and organizations are invited to nominate conditions so that they may be considered for addition to our newborn screening panel. Please complete the Condition Nomination Form and email...
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Research
IWK Health is a global leader in research, innovation, and knowledge sharing that directly improves the health and well-being of women, children, and families throughout the Maritimes and across the world. Our practice is rooted in a collaborative model that integrates talented people with new technologies, research, training, and clinical...